View Full Version : Which is a better performer SVS PB12-Plus or HSU VTF-3 MK3?


tdogroeder
09-22-07, 04:37 AM
SVS has a bigger amp and comes in rosewood for only $100 more.

craigsub
09-22-07, 08:36 AM
If Rosewood is important, for $100 more, get Rosewood. Both are excellent subs. :)

tdogroeder
09-22-07, 09:11 AM
If Rosewood is important, for $100 more, get Rosewood. Both are excellent subs. :)

It would match my Rocket speakers.

Isn't it a better sub, or are they pretty close in performance?

briankmonkey
09-22-07, 12:26 PM
It would match my Rocket speakers.

Isn't it a better sub, or are they pretty close in performance?

Should be a very close match. Some pics of my friends setup, his WAF is very high as well!. Not the exact same sub but the wood should be the same (He's running Rockets and a SVS PB13):



http://media.twango.com/m1/large/0081/9de2d6ac95b54f9cae9217b9145a042d.jpg

http://media.twango.com/m1/large/0081/8641a879a4db4a2787e0f893253bce7c.jpg

http://media.twango.com/m1/large/0066/a731d7a905014766a7a5d73bcf56ab54.jpg

Before he swapped subs:
http://media.twango.com/m1/large/0078/4297521e5d6b4224891cad7d1a4cb13f.jpg

Aetherhole
09-22-07, 02:55 PM
Hey, that's my set up! What's up, Brian!

I looked at those pictures and I was like... who in the world.... haha

Aetherhole
09-22-07, 03:01 PM
I think either sub, the Hsu or the SVS would mate with the Rockets VERY well. I don't think you can go wrong with either. I think the Rosenut color that the SVS comes in would be a better mate and more "Wow"ing than standard textured black especially with the Rockets.

briankmonkey
09-22-07, 03:02 PM
lol, Hey Aetherhole :) Hope you don't mind that I shared your pics, IMO they do a better job of showing how they'd look in the home than SVS's site, plus he has rockets as well.

Aetherhole
09-22-07, 03:04 PM
haha Not at all! Go for it!!!

tdogroeder
09-22-07, 04:22 PM
[QUOTE=briankmonkey;11697059]Should be a very close match. Some pics of my friends setup, his WAF is very high as well!. Not the exact same sub but the wood should be the same (He's running Rockets and a SVS PB13):



The PB13 is rosenut & the PB12 is rosewood. I think the rockets will be a better match with the PB12 in rosewood than the rosenut.

However, if the sub is used for 95% movies will I be better off with the SVS than the HSU?

briankmonkey
09-22-07, 04:25 PM
[QUOTE=briankmonkey;11697059]Should be a very close match. Some pics of my friends setup, his WAF is very high as well!. Not the exact same sub but the wood should be the same (He's running Rockets and a SVS PB13):



The PB13 is rosenut & the PB12 is rosewood. I think the rockets will be a better match with the PB12 in rosewood than the rosenut.

However, if the sub is used for 95% movies will I be better off with the SVS than the HSU?

doh, well scratch my entire post then :o

tdogroeder
09-22-07, 04:32 PM
[QUOTE=tdogroeder;11698540]

doh, well scratch my entire post then :o

It's cool man, you were trying to help and I appreciate it.

tdogroeder
09-22-07, 04:37 PM
Guys, I just ordered the svs to settle things. I think I will like having the svs a lot more since it will have the bigger amp, and especially the matching veneer.

This will complete everything I wanted for home theater equipment, accept I wish I could justify spending the cash on Anthem electronics.

This sub is replacing a Polk PSW303. Hey guys, how much will the svs blow away the polk :D

briankmonkey
09-22-07, 04:41 PM
It's cool man, you were trying to help and I appreciate it.

Just looked at the one, looks pretty dam sweet IMO and your right would match better. You'll have to share some pics with your rockets when it comes. :)

http://www.svsound.com/products/subs/pb12plus/front_rose_lg.jpg

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Hmm, the cherry would match my energy RC-30's (cherry's) as well! ok, must resists, lol

tdogroeder
09-22-07, 04:44 PM
Would this be a good sub cable to use from monoprice?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10236&cs_id=1023601&p_id=620&seq=1&format=2

or

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10236&cs_id=1023602&p_id=2682&seq=1&format=2

briankmonkey
09-22-07, 04:52 PM
Would this be a good sub cable to use from monoprice?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10236&cs_id=1023601&p_id=620&seq=1&format=2

or

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10236&cs_id=1023602&p_id=2682&seq=1&format=2

Here is a thread on cables, some others as well if you do a search. Seems like pretty much any cable will do. I've purchased HDMI and some component cables from monoprice and they do the job fine IMO.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=872658&highlight=cables

tdogroeder
09-22-07, 05:35 PM
Here is a thread on cables, some others as well if you do a search. Seems like pretty much any cable will do. I've purchased HDMI and some component cables from monoprice and they do the job fine IMO.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=872658&highlight=cables

I have purchased several cables from monoprice also, not a sub cable.

Thanks for the link.

tdogroeder
09-22-07, 05:41 PM
Is an RG6 cable better than RG59 for a 25 ft run, or does it even matter at that length?

Anthony A.
09-22-07, 05:44 PM
just go for rg6. the price difference is minimal and it is better.

tdogroeder
09-22-07, 05:47 PM
just go for rg6. the price difference is minimal and it is better.

That is what I was thinking, thanks

oztech
09-22-07, 05:51 PM
also look at blue jeans its canare if you want it in a different color.

tdogroeder
09-22-07, 05:54 PM
also look at blue jeans its canare if you want it in a different color.

Color doesn't matter, but thanks. I just ordered from monoprice.

jkreidler
09-22-07, 07:24 PM
Would this be a good sub cable to use from monoprice?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10236&cs_id=1023601&p_id=620&seq=1&format=2

or

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10236&cs_id=1023602&p_id=2682&seq=1&format=2

I run RG6 95% Braid Cable, Crimp on Ideal pressure seal connectors, then screw on F-Connector to RCA converters from Radio Shack and it works mighty well with my new PB12/Plus 2.........

If you have a crimp tool or have a friend that does you can make your sub cable to the exact length this way!

Hope it helps.

Joe

tdogroeder
09-22-07, 07:26 PM
I run RG6 95% Braid Cable, Crimp on Ideal pressure seal connectors, then screw on F-Connector to RCA converters from Radio Shack and it works mighty well with my new PB12/Plus 2.........

If you have a crimp tool or have a friend that does you can make your sub cable to the exact length this way!

Hope it helps.

Joe

Thanks for the tip, unfortunately I don't have the tool and I already ordered the cable.

tdogroeder
09-23-07, 09:23 AM
since I ordered the sub on Saturday, how long will it take to be shipped out & how fast is shipping? I live in Iowa if that helps to gauge time.

spyboy
09-23-07, 09:44 AM
since I ordered the sub on Saturday, how long will it take to be shipped out & how fast is shipping? I live in Iowa if that helps to gauge time.

You will very likely have your subwoofer in about a week.

tdogroeder
09-23-07, 10:47 AM
You will very likely have your subwoofer in about a week.

Sweet!

jkreidler
09-24-07, 12:23 PM
since I ordered the sub on Saturday, how long will it take to be shipped out & how fast is shipping? I live in Iowa if that helps to gauge time.

I ordered mine on Wednesday of last week and had it on Thursday!:D

Granted I drove 4.5 hours each way from NKY to pick it up from though!:p

Patience is a virtue, but not one that I exhibit.

BTW:

I couldn't be happier with this purchase. I felt bass extension in the graphics from the NFL games yesterday with the volume LOW on my receiver so we could talk to each other! After demoing U-571 for my father yesterday morning his statement was "You are going to crack your foundation and flood this room!"

Sorry I can't give you direct experience with the HSU, but I will not be returning this +2.
Joe